Symptoms of Lyme Disease may include:

Erythema migrans rash: A rash that develops from the point of being bitten. It may resemble a bulls-eye, with an expanding red area, that sometimes clears in the center. This appears between 3 and 30 days after being bitten by a tick. Not everybody with Lyme disease will develop this rash.

Neurological symptoms: Meningitis (severe headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light), issues with muscle movement or facial droop. These symptoms may occur in the later stages of Lyme disease.

You should consider taking this test if you have symptoms, or if you may have been exposed to Lyme disease carrying ticks.

It can take 2-6 weeks after a tick bite for the Lyme Disease Test to identify antibodies in the blood. If you are concerned about Lyme disease you should consider testing (or retesting) 6 weeks after the tick bite.

If you develop the erythema migrans rash, or if you experience neurological symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately.

You should take the test if:

you are presenting with symptoms of Lyme disease

you live in a place that is rich in vegetation or a woodland area

you live in Northern America or Northern Europe

you go camping or hiking on a regular basis, particularly during the Summer or Autumn

Borrelia IgM Antibodies

Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is an antibody found in the blood and lymphatic fluid. It is the first antibody produced by the body in response to an infection. A high concentration of IgM antibodies in the blood indicates that you have recently contracted Lyme disease.

Borrelia IgG Antibodies

Immunoglobulin G is the most abundant antibody found in the body. It is involved in fighting bacterial and viral infections. A high concentration of IgG antibodies and low concentration of IgM antibodies indicate that you have been infected with Lyme disease for a period of time.

How to collect your sample

Watch our instructional video to see how easy it is to collect your sample.

LetsGetChecked has a team of doctors who will review your order and results. Our nursing team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if you test positive, you will receive a call to discuss your results and treatment options.

Please ensure that the sample is collected before 9am and returned immediately using the carrier method provided within the test kit. Each test includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your samples to the laboratory.

Please do not collect or return samples on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.